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$100K raised at 6th annual 'Lung Force Walk' at Milwaukee County Zoo

Lung Force
Posted at 6:54 PM, Sep 29, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-29 20:00:04-04

MILWAUKEE — Supporters of the American Lung Association turned out in the rain for the annual 'Lung Force Walk' at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Sunday.

Considered the "signature" fundraising event for the organization, walkers raised over $100,000 to fight lung disease. The money will benefit research, advocacy and educational programs to help combat lung conditions.

Every three and a half minutes someone in the United States will die from lung cancer, according to the American Lung Association.

The organization plans to hold the popular 'Fight for Air Climb' event on March 7, 2020 at the U.S. Bank Center.

For more information on supporting lung disease research, click here.